Yonge & Davis

Plumbing in Yonge & Davis Condos

Condo plumbing has two owners: you inside the suite, the corporation beyond it. Good work here starts by knowing exactly where that line falls.

We know the pipe behind the walls in Yonge & Davis Condos
Drains, heaters, sump pits and leaks handled on one call
Floor protection and clean-up on every visit
Phone answered by a plumber, any hour

Homes and pipes in Yonge & Davis Condos

The Yonge Street and Davis Drive corridors have filled in with mid-rise condos and stacked townhouses, many tied to the transit rapidway. Suites typically have PEX or copper supply from a shared riser, with a shut-off for each suite, and drains connecting to common stacks. In-suite water heaters are less common in high-rises but turn up in townhouses.

Your declaration and the corporation's rules decide who handles what. In general, fixtures and the pipes that serve only your suite are yours; risers and stacks belong to the building.

Pipe you will likely find in Yonge & Davis Condos

Supply pipe: Copper or PEX risers owned by the building
Drain and stack: Shared cast iron or ABS stacks
Usual call: Kitchen sink backups from shared lines, leaking shut-offs, toilet seals
First thing to check: Which valves are in your suite and which belong to the building

Jobs we do most on these streets

Toilet repairs, especially running tanks and worn seals; see toilet repair.
Shower valve cartridges that drip or lose temperature control.
Kitchen and bathroom clogs cleared without disturbing neighbours' lines.
Leaks into the unit below, traced quickly so the damage stays small.

Freeze, thaw and storm calls here

Condo suites rarely freeze, but stacked townhouses with exterior walls and garages can. In storms, ground-floor units and townhouse basements are exposed to sewer backup, and a backwater valve may be the corporation's decision rather than yours. Our frozen pipe prevention guide covers the cold-weather side.

Getting the van and tools to your door

We know the access routes along Yonge and Davis and can work around building rules. Owners just south along Yonge in Aurora are also on our route.

Asked on site

Who pays when my leak damages the suite below?

Responsibility depends on the declaration and the cause. Shut off your suite valve, call management and call us, then let the insurers sort it out.

Can you replace my in-suite shut-off valve?

Usually yes, with the building's approval to isolate the riser if needed.